# Shocking Exit: Akshaye Khanna Dum

# Shocking Exit: Akshaye Khanna Dumps *Drishyam 3* – Was Success Really "Gone to His Head"? **Imagine the thrill of *Drishyam 2*'s cliffhanger finally resolving – only for fans to discover their favorite villain, Akshaye Khanna, is out of *Drishyam 3*.** What went wrong between the star and producers Ajay Devgn and Tabu?[1][2][3] Recent reports reveal a tangled web of **creative clashes and sudden demands** behind Akshaye's departure from the October 2, 2026, release. Insiders claim his back-to-back hits *Chhaava* and *Dhurandhar* skyrocketed his confidence, leading him to demand **Rs 21 crore** – a fee hike that stunned the makers, pushing the budget over the edge.[1][2] But producer Kumar Mangat Pathak fires back: fees were never the issue. Instead, he accuses Akshaye of letting **"success sar pe chadh gayi"** (success gone to his head), abruptly backing out just before *Dhurandhar*'s December 5 release without explanation.[3] The real flashpoint? A **wig demand**. Akshaye reportedly wanted to sport a wig for continuity in his cop role, but the team rejected it – *Drishyam 3* picks up just **6 hours after *Drishyam 2***, making sudden hair growth impossible. Director Abhishek Pathak nixed it outright, with everything "on record."[3][1][2] Mangat, once close enough for monthly office lunches, feels betrayed: "He didn't give any reason, neither did he answer calls."[3]

Bollywood drama: Tense negotiation scene symbolizing Drishyam 3 exit

*Image: Symbolic Bollywood tension (Unsplash free stock).*

Fans are reeling – Akshaye's menacing cop stole the show in *Drishyam 2*, and his absence from the cast list with Ajay Devgn, Tabu, Shriya Saran, and Rajat Kapoor has sparked outrage.[2] Yet, the split was amicable on the surface; Akshaye wished them well, and Mangat hopes for future collabs.[2][3] One thing's clear: Bollywood's power plays are heating up. **What do you think – fair play or ego clash? Drop your thoughts in the comments below, share this post if you're Team Drishyam, and let's predict who replaces Akshaye!**
Citations
1.https://www.bollywoodshaadis.com/articles/akshaye-khanna-demanded-to-wear-a-wig-in-drishyam-3-72931
2.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/akshaye-khanna-exited-ajay-devgn-tabu-starrer-drishyam-3-over-remuneration-of-rs-21-crore-and-a-demand-for-hair-wig-reports/articleshow/126190617.cms
3.https://www.hindustantimes.com/htcity/cinema/exclusive-drishyam-3-producer-kumar-mangat-on-akshaye-khannas-exit-success-sar-pe-chadh-gayi-weve-sent-legal-notice-101766816693408.html
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